Cheap Weekend Getaway in Victoria, Suggestions

jstar168 on 06/09/2017 - 15:09
Last edited 06/09/2017 - 15:16 by 1 other user

Hi Ozb,

I am looking to book a weekend away with the missus for our anniversary in the 2nd week of October. I have been finding it hard to decide on things due to the prices, they seem astronomical. A 2 night stay in Daylesford for $600 and I can get flights to Langkawi for $400. It's killing me.

I thought I might get some deal for a two night weekend stay for $200 but that seems completely unlikely.

I am not set in any location just outside of Melbourne CBD and a decent quality place.

Any suggestions?

Any help would be welcomed by not only me but the better half too.

Thanks

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  Halo375 on 06/09/2017 - 15:12

  What sort of place are you looking for? You could always find a nice place on airbnb quite easily. If you like camping there are plenty of free campsites in National Parks across the state - mind you, you'd need some camping gear but you might find it a bit cold at the moment!

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  TheBilly on 06/09/2017 - 15:41

  In Australia it's camping for me which is relatively cheap or free and the landscape is amazing. If I'm spending "Hotel" money, I would prefer to go overseas by finding a good deal. For example, 5 star hotels in Kuala Lumpur are in the range of shonky city motels and mid range hotels on the east coast ($100-$200 per night).

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  Randxyz123 on 06/09/2017 - 15:54

  $200 for 2 nights? Be realistic unless you want 2 nights in a 2 star motel forget it.

  Something like this http://www.steamrail.com.au/?page=tours could be fun though

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  the.piemaker on 06/09/2017 - 16:54

  Go on Groupon or Scoopon.

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  jstar168 on 06/09/2017 - 17:06

  Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. I looked at the Groupon scooping route and any weekend booking typically doubles the price. This would be my first time looking at a weekend away and it just seems crazy.

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  barbarella on 06/09/2017 - 19:08

  What sort of things do you want to do?…just relax and go out for a few meals or see something amazing eg. sights???

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  AusGP on 06/09/2017 - 20:52

  Inverloch on AirBnB is the only one close to that mark. But basically $200 for 2 nights is quite difficult.

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  jstar168 on 07/09/2017 - 10:00

  Really appreciate the feedback. I will definitely have to revise my expectations. I can't believe you could nearly get cheap flights and hotels abroad for the price of a weekend away.
  Once again thank you

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  jstar168 on 07/09/2017 - 10:33

  So what would a good deal be for an out of the cbd break? Let's say a hotel one hour to three hours from the cbd close to some sights?

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  ascotno1 on 11/09/2017 - 09:51

  I usually find some good deals on this site.
  https://www.travelauctions.com.au/auction/search/grid

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  jstar168 on 11/09/2017 - 11:50

  Cheers ascorbic I'll look into it thanks

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  jstar168 on 11/09/2017 - 11:50

  Ascotno1*